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Worn Out: Street Style Picks

POSTED BY Morgan Hungerford, 24 June 2008 | PERMALINK

Hey guys! It's great to be back and posting after my summer vacation, and, without further ado, here are my top five street style picks from the last two weeks:

 

 

Both these women sport truly wearable looks with some really excellent details. The outfit on the left (from a June 18 post at Stilinberlin) is incredibly basic - I can imagine that black dress styled a million different ways...

Threadless T-shirt Recon Contest!

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 23 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 


 

Win a gift certificate for a Threadless Tee shirt! Just submit a video of you doing a reconstruction of one of your old tee shirts!

Deadline: July 12th 2008, 12:30pm EST

Where: upload your videos to threadbanger.com's "upload" section

All entries must be received by 12:30PM ET, Saturday July 12th, 2008.
Drawing to be conducted by Next New Networks on or about the Monday following the...

Celebrity DIY Style: The Galaxy Dress

POSTED BY Stacy Schlyer, 23 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 

 

 

If you're a fan of retro styles, the first celebrity name that should come to mind is Dita Von Teese.  Her wardrobe typically consists of vintage fashion or current styles that are made to look period.  Probably the most sought after garment that she's worn is Roland Mouret's Galaxy dress.  Not only does this dress give the wearer a feeling of classic Hollywood glamour, but it's...

Weekly DIY Roundup: Scrap Thread Uses!

POSTED BY Lee Meredith, 20 June 2008 | PERMALINK

Browsing the forum, I noticed sheenozucchini's post asking for ideas for using scrap thread, as I have been asking myself the same question while my scrap thread container fills to the brim. So I did some rounding up and here's what I found...

Include scrap threads in your paper beads for added durability and visual interest, like Ma Rut did for her craftster "save our earth swap".

 



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How to Make a Zipper Bolero

POSTED BY Corinne Leigh, 20 June 2008 | PERMALINK

Thanks to forum member Intangibliana for this awesome tutorial! See the forum post here.

 

 


 

Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses

POSTED BY Rob Czar, 20 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 


Hope it doesn't rain !
http://www.onmylist.com/category/fashion/Charmin_Wedding_Dresses_1

 

 

Inspiration: Portobello Market

POSTED BY Geri Hirsch, 18 June 2008 | PERMALINK

When I lived in London I spent many days wandering through Portobello Market, it is hands down my favorite market to date. The people, the treasures, the food, its simply heavenly. I consistently felt inspired by the all the independent designers and often times I would leave Portobello market, go to the craft store, stock up on supplies and spend the evening creating.

 


I almost fell...

TOOLBOX CONTEST WINNER!!!

POSTED BY Meg Allan, 17 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 
Mad props to Viva la Ruthless from the forums who WON the Toolbox Contest. Her rad tutorial for her stencil projects can be seen in today's episode of Decor It Yourself. The final product of her hard work was so cool, AND the tutorial sharing how she did this was so helpful, that the judges all agreed that Viva la Ruthless deserved to win.
 
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Jewelry Organization

POSTED BY Meg Allan, 17 June 2008 | PERMALINK


 

My jewelry collection is made up of beautiful vintage pieces handed down to me from my mom and grandmother, and new, fun pieces I have found on my own. My fantastic fiance` has given me a fair share of bling through the years, and I have found some favorites at flea markets and antique stores. My problem is always how to store and organize these lovely pieces in a way that does them...

Lacies New Sewing Machine

POSTED BY Rob Czar, 17 June 2008 | PERMALINK

 

 

Lacies Mom sent us this sweet article from her local paper. My Favorite part is her 3 legged dog Selena.